Oil Tank Removal in Patterson, IA

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Wrecking Bros

1724 East 22nd Street, Des Moines IA 50317

Wrecking Bros is your go-to source for demolition and junk removal services. Our team is highly adaptable and able to accomplish whatever you throw at us, from oil tank removal to concrete removal, debris removal, and more. To learn more ...

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Thorpe Excavating

2175 NW 86th St, Clive IA 50325

Located in Clive, Iowa, Thorpe Excavating is an excavating and demolition company that offers comprehensive demolition services, including oil tank removal, house demolition, and more.

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Kelly Cortum Inc

340 Wright Rd, Norwalk IA 50211

Founded in 1988 with a single dump truck, Kelly Cortum Inc has since grown to be a full-service excavation and trucking company. started his business. Our team of experts has grown since then, as has our list of services, ranging ...

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What is the history of oil tanks?

  • 1859 — Oil is discovered and stored in wooden barrels.
  • Late 1800s — The first steel storage tanks are produced to keep valuable oil safe.
  • 1922 — First standards for steel storage tank safety are developed.
  • 1930s — Underground storage tanks are now the preferred storage method, opposed to the previously preferred above ground storage tanks.
  • 1960s — Tank owners grow more frustrated and more concerned with oil loss due to tank corrosion.
  • 1970s — Concerns begin to spread regarding the environmental impact of oil tank leaks.
  • 1988 — The EPA sets a deadline for upgrading underground tank systems, putting new tank regulations into place.
  • 1990s — Many begin closing and removing their tanks due to the widely known environmental and health risks.

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